And with a 6.2-litre, 430kW supercharged V8 under the bonnetof the new GTS, the Holden performance offshoot finally has the power to take on the toughest sedan on sale, the twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V8-powered Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S.

Germany’s latest muscle car matches the HSV with 430kW of power, but with 800Nm of torque the Benz has a 60Nm advantage that no sedan on sale today can better. But the E-Class is nearly a quarter of a million bucks ($249,900 plus on-road costs), while the HSV looks like a bargain in comparison, at $95,490 plus on-roads.

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"but with 800Nm of torque the Benz has a 60Nm advantage that no sedan on sale today can better". It is worth correcting this statement in case others believe it is fact. Mercedes own S65 has more torque, as does the W12 Bentley, just to name two. Great video and nice to see the comparison. Could there be better electronics helping the Mercs time? You mention the HSV sharp throttle response but it is the Merc with maximum torque at something like 2,000 rpm, the HSV doesn't get it's full torque to 4200rpm

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Chris N

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Sydney

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August 23, 2013, 8:34AM

What I would like to know is why the E63AMG is actually cheaper in the USA ($89,900) than the HSV is here. Anyone care to explain the $150,000 difference in price in Australia?

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Ando

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Sydney

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August 23, 2013, 9:04AM

should have bought a Honda S2000

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Ringo Star

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August 23, 2013, 3:09PM

@Ando....Yes, it is simple, A FOOL AND THEIR MONEY ARE QUCIKLY SEPERATED, and anyone who'd pay $249,000 PLUS on road costs for a car, well, is a fool. Mercedes has figured out that Aussies like the 'Look What I Own' Status Symbol, and slug them for being tossers, no sympathy.A big WELL DONE, to all the Importers who rip off all the dumb arses.

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Field Marshal Dave

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August 23, 2013, 5:48PM

I think you'll find it's mainly taxes that make up the difference. Car companies also make some unfair assumptions about the exchange rate.

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John

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NSW

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August 29, 2013, 11:42AM

The extra $150,000 for the Oz delivered Benz is going to the Government and to the coffers of the "posh" over priced Oz car dealers ......

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Schuy1

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August 29, 2013, 3:15PM

I don't see how the amg buyer driver can get around the fact that the same car is being delivered in europe at prices probably near 1/3 to half as much.

The hsv undoubtedly represent s good value. It has the bogan stigma attached to it while the Mercedes has the "wank" factor and has had it's price massively inflated for the Australian market.

I guess it's a personal choice when it comes down to it. But I don't buy the justification of buying tthe amg because it represent s vale.

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panigale1199S

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perth

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August 23, 2013, 9:59AM

"but with 800Nm of torque the Benz has a 60Nm advantage that no sedan on sale today can better". It is worth correcting this statement in case others believe it is fact. Mercedes own S65 has more torque, as does the W12 Bentley, just to name two. Great video and nice to see the comparison. Could there be better electronics helping the Mercs time? You mention the HSV sharp throttle response but it is the Merc with maximum torque at something like 2,000 rpm, the HSV doesn't get it's full torque to 4200rpm

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Chris N

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Sydney

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August 23, 2013, 10:40AM

"HHHHaich S V". "Didn't struggle as bad". Really? Can someone please ensure correct pronunciation and english is at least attempted in these reviews???